I had no choice

[ghs_boomer]

Well, i finally had to remove all the bridge intonation screws in order to get the piece to fit squarely in the slot. No matter what i tried, i could'nt get the bridge to sit straight.
(The screw heads stick out too far)

I even tried the "Black screws" i got here from (i'm sorry, i can't remember who gave them to me)
a board member. Now that the screws are gone, the bridge sits perfectly and i can raise and lower the bridge with no problems.

I can't wait to see the new Ric bridge. I may end up with a hipshot real soon.


Ok my rant is over.



BTW, i kept the original Ric strings (since 98) and boiled them a while back. Today i reinstalled them and they sound like new..

[edski]

You could give up on the archaic 4001-3 design and go with a 4004. No bridge issues there...

[rickaddict]

And lose all that beautiful 4001/3 tone?

For shame, Ed!!

[incubus2432]

I second Ed's recommendation!

It would be great to see more 4004's out there.

[alanz]

Those Hipshot bridges totally rule and are ultra-bitchin'.

[wayang]

Dude: no way! "Totally rule" AND "ultra-bitchin'"??? It's the best of both worlds!

[ghs_boomer]

I think when i return to work, i'm gonna get me a hipshot. Should i hire a luthier or are they simple to install?



I'm too much in love with the 4001/3 looks and tone to switch...sorry

[rickaddict]

If know how to change your strings and twist a screwdriver...then you're qualified, Mike.

And for the record...I like the word "Awesome" for the Hipshot bridge.

[alanz]

Yes, they are awesome and kick ***, too.

For the record.

Also, I think they drop right in to the old screw holes.

Heh, I said "screw holes."

[rickcrazy]

Hey, Mike, I'm sure you got the black screws from Paul Yan. I haven't heard from him for quite a long time now - six or seven months.